Meridian is hiring a senior estimator in New Mexico!

This position independently is responsible for developing construction estimates and providing financial and cost analyses and reports supporting the capital projects. This position interfaces with employees and managers at all levels of the organization and externally with vendor. This position adheres to the foundational behaviors, company values and behaviors.

Responsible for independently leading, directing and addressing all cost estimating activities for projects.
Reviews engineering specifications and drawing to determine quantities of materials needed.
Obtains pricing information including construction time, materials and labor.
Works closely with project managers and commercial people to build and validate the financial and cost portions of business cases for potential changes to the project cost estimate.
Understands and is familiar with the applicable codes and site licensing basis requirements.
Builds, maintains, and updates financial tracking models for the project, including assistance with the preparation of budget and analysis of variances between actual project costs and budget.
Maintains and prepares the various monthly reporting dashboards to be provided to management.
Maintains and prepares various reporting mechanisms to be provided to management to allow management the ability to make timely decisions.
Assists in the preparation of annual and long-term capital and operating budgets analysis.
Assists evaluation of contractor proposals.
Collects and evaluates data and develops plans and economic/technical requirements for projects.
Researches and evaluates economic (market) opportunity, applicable regulation compliance and cost impact of equipment and material utilization for the project

Work Location: Eunice, NM/Hybrid – Can be mostly remote 25%-50%.
Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.
Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and an L or Q level security clearance (as necessary)